| 词汇 | machicolation |
| 释义 | machicolation noun[ Cusually plural ] architecture specializeduk /məˌtʃɪk.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ us /məˌtʃɪk.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ a series of holes in a floor that projects(= sticks out over the edge) around the top of a castle, through which the people inside can drop or throw objects with the intention of causing injury or damage: Medieval fortifications became progressively stronger, with the increasing use of machicolations. The outer wall is topped with a machicolation. He built an elegant gallery on the south side, and false machicolations on the other. A machicolation jutted out from the parapet just above the tower door. It was then that I saw the machicolations in the floor of the chamber. Fortifications acropolis barricade bastion battlements castle citadel drawbridge earthwork enceinte entanglement fort Martello tower moat moated motte motte-and-bailey castle pillbox storm cellar stronghold turret You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Parts of buildings: floors & parts of floors |
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